Occupational Pregnancy Discrimination Is Associated With Negative Health Impacts for Pregnant Persons and Their Children.
J Occup Environ Med
; 65(12): e791-e796, 2023 12 01.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The aim of the study is to examine associations between occupational pregnancy discrimination, maternal, and child health.METHODS:
A nationwide sample of individuals currently in their third trimester of pregnancy who worked full-time (>35 hr/wk) were recruited. Surveys were completed during the third trimester and 6 weeks postpartum.RESULTS:
Respondents ( N = 183) were mostly White (57.9%), had at least a bachelor's degree (60.8%), and worked 40.3 hr/wk. Occupational pregnancy discrimination increased the odds of clinically significant depressive/anxiety symptoms by 8% and 17%, respectively (odds ratio = 1.1, 95% confidence interval 1.0-1.1; odds ratio = 1.2, 95% confidence interval 1.1-1.2). Discrimination was also associated with postpartum depression occurrence ( P = 0.02). Social support level mitigated the association between pregnancy discrimination, depressive symptoms (ß = 2.1, P < 0.01), and anxiety symptoms (ß = 7.25, P < 0.01).CONCLUSIONS:
Poorer mental health during and after pregnancy was associated with occupational pregnancy discrimination but effects were mitigated by social support.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Depresión Posparto
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Occup Environ Med
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA OCUPACIONAL
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SAUDE AMBIENTAL
Año:
2023
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Article